Small Business Financing Guide for Lane County, Oregon
Lane County, Oregon has a rich network of local lenders, community development organizations, and credit unions that support small businesses and solo contractors — from Eugene's urban core to the rural communities along the McKenzie River and coast. Whether you need a startup microloan, working capital, or funds to buy equipment, there are local intermediaries who can guide you step by step. This guide names those organizations, explains what documents you'll typically need, and helps you recognize and avoid predatory offers. Take your time, ask questions, and lean on your local community first.
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Every institution below comes from public federal data — the CDFI Fund certified list (Jan 2026), NCUA credit union data (Mar 2026), and the SBA microloan intermediary list — plus a short national tier we verified by hand. No listing is paid.
Nonprofit small-business lender. Accepts ITIN in place of SSN. Serves most states, in English and Spanish.
Microloans for women entrepreneurs. Requires photo ID and proof of address — no SSN requirement. Branches in major metro areas.
Zero-interest lending circles and credit building. SSN or ITIN accepted. Works through nonprofit partners across the country.
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